Evelyn Glennie In Canada 2006

[crushingbelial]

Her level of control even when appearing bombastic is inspirational. Have had the pleasure of playing for her as well as seeing her play numerous times. Wonderfully sweet lady.

[lja1993]

I like her, and her talent, and the fact that she went to the same school that I go to now... :D :D: D

[MRCJCOLLINS]

I enjoy jazz, rock, fusion, gospel, even hip-hop drummers. but NONE of them can make my cry!! EVELYN IS PURE INSPIRATION...

[boostjunkie231]

As a fellow percussionist for over 20 years, I always enjoy seeing Evelyn play. It is very inspiring. At first, many years ago, I was amazed at how someone who is deaf could play. Once you really understand how she interprets "sound", you sorta let go of the idea of not being able to hear, and can appreciate her musicianship on its own merit.

[DrumzzKool]

Outstanding mallet playing. Very dynamic, tasteful...great touch.

Thanks for posting!

[mecalinda]

What's the annoying buzzing sound in the recording? It's very distracting.

[AlgebraProject]

What is this instrument called?

[oxysean]

@AlgebraProject marimba. (5 octave malletech marimba)

[kobiianardo]

i bet her "hearing" is like more sensitive than some people's actual hearing. i cant hear some of the notes she plays xD

[LibraryDiva01]

I planned on seeing her in Buffalo this spring through my work. I'm looking forward to it even more now that I've seen this video! Thank you for posting it!

[tophergrallison]

Can't wait until she's back in edmonton in september.

[JustAWitness]

dood . . . all that percussion has made her RIPPED man.

pure talent that comes from the whole body.

this chick is mad respectable

bethoven or sumthin

[chiflamico]

Couldn't she be cured (at least partially) by cochlear implants?

[birdistasty]

While they could help, would she want them?  There's a serious risk of infection, to start. Not only that, but she'd lose what little hearing she already has.

The other half has been profoundly deaf since the age of three (due to gentamicin toxicity at birth), yet he would never get the implants. Between the costs and the risks, he'd rather stick with lipreading and hearing aids.

[cmpater]

cured?? theres nothing wrong with her

[hafrikle]

I'm a musician and I imagine there's nothing worse than deafness or blindness... but if she doesn't want to hear at least partially with the aid of science and to listen to a beautiful violin's melody that's her problem! Am I still wrong?

[nfarr2]

@hafrikle yeah, you are wrong. It is not her problem.  It is her CHOICE. The same way you choose to do what you do each day. She is a very well known percussionist. who happens to be deaf. Who are you? You say you are a musician?

[nfarr2]

@hafrikle yeah, you are wrong. It is not her problem. It is her CHOICE. The same way you choose to do what you do each day. She is a very well known percussionist. who happens to be deaf. Who are you? You say you are a musician?

[robert51590]

hair cell regeneration research is in the works....scientists have found ways to do this in guinea pigs and rat pups

[crpederson]

that Malletech is pure sexy

[TashaTurner4561]

Uh, she's deaf NOT BLIND! Why is it hard to be a good musician if you can't hear? her brain works!

[tazru333]

I think Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, and Amadou and Miriam would like to know: what is wrong with being a Blind Musician?

I think I know what you meant, but could not help myself.

:)

[FantasticMrDoc]

I am sure they would like to see what you are talking about

[Gubbiej]

Evelyn Glennie is for about 90 % deaf. I like her music verry much, also if she wasn't deaf! She is one of the most greatest greatest percussionists.!

[onefunkymoped]

Evelyn is PROFOUNDLY deaf - please look that definition up.

Is there any chance at all that viewers can perhaps be a little more constructive and informed with their comments and appreciate what Evelyn has managed to do despite her limitations ?

[bladid]

@Gubbiej she's a 100% deaf unfortunately

[tindrum]

idiot. narrow minded fool. enjoy the music and marvel at what she has done for it.

[pepsico8]

you're the one an idiot dumbass fool, Of course I liked music but only hearing people can do but not DEAF

[tindrum]

To the haters you all suck, Evelyn is one of the most spectacular people you are ever going to meet, kind, thoughtful, and extraordinary person, look at the credentials, look at what she does for charity, shut up get on with your measly little lives and just wish you had an ounce of what she has!

[wbagis]

Evelyn is deaf, but not profoundly deaf. Its a large difference which is often misunderstood, and one which she has taken advantage of.

I find her marimba playing too harsh, as with her touch in general. Listen to Eric Sammut and then you will hear what a marimba should sound like.

[percdann]

Yea, i definitely get what your saying, she can be a little harsh, BUT she does a good job of deciding which piece needs harsh and which needs sensitive touch like her playing rhythm song or michi. As for eric sammut, i saw him do a solo recital and his touch and sound was phenomanal but i find with alot of great great players they dont really go to 11 and perform something really special, flawless but ALMOST contrived.

[betweenyouandsky]

I don't know why so many people think she is not deaf and calling her a liar or lazy and all that but she is really a deaf person. I'm really sick of hearing all the negative things about her !!

[coprofaga]

they're just jelous

[stracloud]

Yeah, her being deaf or nto doesn't change the fact that her marimba playing is heavenly.

[bmbell71]

The brain is an amazing thing, people who are sight or hearing impared adjust by having other senses take over these functions. Evelyn "hears" the music with her whole body. Think about it, sound is just wave forms moving air molecules, your ear is just a membrane with nerve endings that send these signals to your brain to be interpreted as sounds. Evelyn is using otherparts of her body to interpret those sounds, namly her feet an lower body.

[bagsjr1987]

Amazing. The sensitivity and musicality is superb. She certainly has a lot to offer the art of marimba playing.

[annax743]

bravo!

[QueenoftheSquirrels]

Either way, she's amazing, no?

[UTKmusicmaker]

No doubt, she's amazing.

[hayhay736]

our music class is studing her

AMAZING!

[idbwuas]

Simply wonderful! What energy she has too, it is not a sedentary occupation. She's inspirational.

[Britdrumphil]

HOW in God's name can she play so well and she's actually deaf??,WOW!.What a talented woman!!the that surprises me not to much so cos many Scots are excellent musicians, no make that many Brits including Irish!!

[onefunkymoped]

Folks. Please don't leave offensive, abusive or expletive ridden comments on here. Your constructive opinions are welcome but be civil about it. I will delete what is offensive or pointless. Thx,

[fudgeandmates]

The low registers on the marimba are notoriously difficult to keep in tune. Temperature and humidity all conspire against the concert marimbist; sometimes the tuning can be so sour it detracts from the performance. I am highly sensitive; exposure to poor tuning can result in my central nervous system jumping into my cerebral cortex to cause blackouts until the immediate passage of poor tuning has passed. This can be disconcerting to audience and performers as I writhe on the floor in ecstasy.

[slumsquirrel21]

True, the low registers are maybe be slightly out of tune which, if anything, I would call them sharp. Considering your ailment, I can believe that you can tell I'm not sure what your discribing to me is, maybe a seizure, I'd really like to know if this is a specific disability. Also, she may prefer to have the marimba tuned to A=442, or higher perhaps?

[slumsquirrel21]

godly chops

[CaseyCangelosi]

I don't care what all the marimba snobs say, E.G. is great. Thanks for posting this.

[fudgeandmates]

Ouch, that muckle xylophone is out of tune, just as well as she can't hear it. *schnickles*

[rebdrummer07]

Are you being sarcastic, or do you actually think that's a 5.0 octave XYLOPHONE?

[Camilleclark]

wow! your amazing no one could beat you!

[ORVISMUSIC]

Thank you Evelyn for opening the door for the freaks and geeks of percussion like me! I love your imagination!!! Jimmy O

[drumercutiepie]

this is so awsome! i love evelyn glennie on the marimba. it's what keeps me from quitting xylophone and switching to drums!

[Danielluscombe]

shes so full of energy. I love her

[toomash]

Amazing video I love this. If you have more vids of her then please post them thanks.